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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.24, 1,399.80 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.24, 1,399.80 and 385.22 is: 577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.24 : 1,399.80 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.24/1,399.80 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.24x = 1,399.80 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.24x = 539,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,230.96/933.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.81

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